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Kenya’s Navy Commander visits National War Memorial

Kenya's Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otenio paid tributes at the National War Memorial here in the national capital on Monday. He laid a wreath at the War memorial.

2025-09-29T06:12:09.262331+00:00 IST

Kenya’s Navy Commander receives Guard of Honour

Kenya's Navy Commander, Major General Paul Owuor Otenio received the Guard of Honour here in the national capital on Monday.

2025-09-29T06:11:21.171467+00:00 IST

Japan: Fire reported near Tokyo's Haneda airport

A fire broke out on Monday at a demolition site near Tokyo's Haneda airport, Kyodo News reported. Citing the first responders and transport ministry, it said that the incident did not affect air traffic and there were no report of injuries.

2025-09-29T05:25:37.746839+00:00 IST

Typhoon Bualoi: 1 dead, 4 missing & 30,000 evacuated in Vietnam

Typhoon Bualoi has left one person dead, four missing and evacuation of over 28,000 people across central Vietnam.

2025-09-29T04:57:40.469476+00:00 IST

12-year-old girl among 4 dead in Kyiv amid Russian strikes

Russia launched several drones and missiles in Ukraine on Sunday, leaving 10 injured, as per CBS News.

2025-09-29T02:42:40.069928+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora in over 100 countries for Viksit Bharat Run

The initiative was held as part of Seva Pakhwada (17 September - 2 October) under the theme "Run to Serve the Nation."

2025-09-29T02:28:45.439688+00:00 IST

Taiwan records 8 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels, 4 official ships

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected eight Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and four official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Monday (local time).

2025-09-29T01:19:06.368756+00:00 IST

Conflict spreads in tribal-dominated hilly region of Bangladesh

Violence has spread to the tribal-dominated hill district of Khagrachari in Bangladesh. Three tribal people have been killed in the violence, the country's home ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Tensions remain high in the area. The army and police have been deployed there.

2025-09-29T01:15:33.534290+00:00 IST

S. Korea, US to launch joint working group to improve visa system

South Korea and the United States are set to launch a joint working group this week aimed at improving the US visa system for South Korean workers

2025-09-28T23:35:07.113161+00:00 IST

Ousted Nepalese PM Oli says he won't flee amid political turmoil

Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of trying to strip him of his security and official privileges.

2025-09-28T23:05:39.487635+00:00 IST

Karachi to see light to moderate rain on September 30

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in various parts of Karachi on September 30, while temperatures in the city are expected to rise, reaching up to 38°C by Monday

2025-09-28T22:16:28.634011+00:00 IST

Airport shut, thousands evacuted in Vietnam as Typhoon Bualoi

The storm, with winds of up to 130 km/h is the 10th typhoon to hit Vietnam this year and was expected to make landfall later on Sunday, according to the country's meteorology agency.

2025-09-28T17:50:32.930870+00:00 IST

Pakistan coalition rift widens as Punjab starts flood loss survey

The PPP has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to provide flood relief through BISP, criticising Punjab's survey-based approach. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced compensation packages but rejected BISP data use. The dispute has deepened rifts between coalition partners PML-N and PPP, Dawn reported.

2025-09-28T17:25:33.899959+00:00 IST

China sentences former minister to death with two-year reprieve f

The court ruled that Tang's crimes caused severe damage to the state and public interest and warranted the death penalty. However, the sentence was suspended for two years as he had confessed, returned illicit gains and expressed remorse.

2025-09-28T17:23:12.510942+00:00 IST

Herat officials say 1.1 million Afghans deported from Iran

Local officials in Herat said deportations of Afghan migrants from Iran have sharply increased, with up to 5,000 returning daily through Islam Qala. Over 1.1 million Afghans have been expelled in three months, and Iran has warned of a second wave, Tolo News reported.

2025-09-28T16:46:43.745810+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: IGCC celebrates Hindi Pakhwada 2025 in Dhaka

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Dhaka celebrated Hindi Pakhwada 2025 with competitions, cultural performances, and academic participation. Deputy High Commissioner Pawan Badhe highlighted India's linguistic diversity and welcomed Bangla's recognition as a classical language, strengthening India-Bangladesh cultural ties.

2025-09-28T15:56:48.165870+00:00 IST

Pak PM Shehbaz hopes for positive outcome from Trump’s Gaza talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed hope for "encouraging" results from US President Donald Trump's Gaza peace meeting with Muslim leaders. He said Pakistan was part of efforts to end the conflict, highlighted his UNGA speech on Kashmir, and termed his bilateral meeting with Trump "productive" and "constructive."

2025-09-28T15:23:44.104592+00:00 IST

Nepal's interim govt imposes travel restriction on former PM Oli, four others following probe into Gen-Z protest violence

A cabinet meeting of the interim government of Nepal has decided to impose a travel ban on former Prime Minister and UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and four others as investigations into the suppression of the Gen-Z movement begin.

2025-09-28T14:06:45.736449+00:00 IST

UN envoy calls Taliban ban on women’s education extremism

UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett warned at the UNGA that the Taliban's ban on women's education is "extremism" threatening Afghanistan's stability and future. He urged credible reporting, stronger global action, and platforms for Afghans, stressing that without education the country risks isolation and losing an entire generation's potential.

2025-09-28T13:59:06.301039+00:00 IST

War games show PLA strike threat to Taiwan’s east

A Taiwan war simulation warned that the PLA can now target the island's eastern defences, including Chiashan Air Base. Analysts urged reinforcing northern and eastern fronts, shifting naval strategy, and preparing rules of engagement against China's "gray zone" tactics, Taipei Times reported.

2025-09-28T12:41:15.889320+00:00 IST

ATC records more testimonies in Imran Khan GHQ protest trial

An Anti-Terrorism Court in Rawalpindi recorded testimony from three prosecution witnesses in Imran Khan's GHQ protest case despite defence objections. The court upheld video link proceedings from Adiala Jail, with 44 of 50 witnesses now heard. The prosecution expects to conclude evidence next week, Dawn reported.

2025-09-28T12:29:49.493549+00:00 IST